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title: "Contract for the Provision of Business Skills and Consultancy Support to the Army Advanced Development Programme"
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# Contract for the Provision of Business Skills and Consultancy Support to the Army Advanced Development Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0716c67-815c-4c47-bb21-90f120e6c5a1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Ernst & Young LLP for the provision of business skills and consultancy support to the Army Advanced Development Programme (AADP). This acquisition falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services, with additional classifications including development consultancy services and education and training services. The procurement process, which was conducted through a selective method using a call-off framework agreement, has completed its award stage. The contract, valued at £2,560,350 GBP, began on 18th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2028. The project is spread across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and other international locations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the consulting sector, particularly for businesses that possess expertise in business development and strategic transformation. Companies specialising in consultancy support for education and training can benefit from participating in similar opportunities aimed at enhancing institutional capacities and leading transformation programmes. The procurement strategy indicates suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing them with a potential avenue to expand their services internationally. Such engagements can bolster a firm's reputation and client portfolio as they contribute to critical governmental development initiatives.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the Provision of Business Skills and Consultancy Support to the Army Advanced Development Programme. The Army Advanced Development Programme (AADP) intends to train and develop the Army's future business leaders whilst increasing internal capacity to deliver strategic change and transformation programmes. Fundamental to the success of AADP is that members develop the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience (KSE) through experiential learning and application to deliver sprint outcomes and benefits. The business and consultancy training and support is central to this programme as it not only delivers foundation consultancy skills but ensures the students' success on their transformational projects through continuous coaching, access to expert support and additional consultancy skills training to consolidate experiential learning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded963fa-fe62-467c-b162-60f26fdae31c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,560,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,560,350 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded963fa-fe62-467c-b162-60f26fdae31c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded963fa-fe62-467c-b162-60f26fdae31c
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abfa9ed1-7dc7-4a05-be24-eb7d03995807
  n/a

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